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Daughter of the Everstar
Be careful what you wish for. Beautiful, big-hearted, and very very tall Toni Traverse may have wished she had paid that worn-out truism some thought—some very careful thought, indeed. You see, according to family legend, if you dropped a coin into an old well on the family property, a spirit that dwelt there would, very rarely, grant your wish--if it was worthy. So, on the last day she owned the property she had a coin, dropped it into the well, made a wish, and the spirit of the well deemed it to be worthy. So, she woke up on another world, Ronan, which she was told would be her home for one year, or—if she chooses—forever. A world where she was considered petite. A world with magic, most of it broken. A world where the now all but vanished magic had taken the place of science and technology and medicine. A world where the people have conquered aging, but in which no child has been born in hundreds of years. And, a world with Markus and Linq, the impossibly handsome, unbelievably virile, amazingly tall, astonishingly strong, and meltingly sexy co-rulers of Wolf House, the most powerful House in the realm. On Ronan, Toni isn’t just some stranger from Earth. The Bright Queen, a powerful magical being, announces her upon arrival to be the Bright Lady, who—in a strictly hierarchical society—holds a rank higher than any mortal. The Bright Queen tells Toni (and all the good people of Ronan) that she has a choice to wed the head of any of the Houses in the realm and that, having done so, it is possible that she will have a child and bring the joy of childbearing to men and women who have been without it for so long. Somehow. But, not everyone greets Toni with open arms. Not only have the leaders of the rival Wyvern House decided that they will have her or no one will, deadly black widow spiders lurk in Wolf Castle in the form of Ursa, Marcus and Linq’s mother, and Jalina, a scheming cousin who sees Toni as a threat to her own plans to become queen of Wolf House. Toni finds herself at the center of a web of intrigue and of plots within plots, all the while coming to grips with the overwhelming attraction she feels for both brothers, and a sense of obligation to use her own knowledge and skills in conventional science and in herbology to try to bring healing to the people of Ronan. Her sense of obligation to a people she has come to love and who love her, on top of the volcanic desire she feels for both brothers, are challenges like none Toni has ever faced. Can Toni survive the plots and schemes that abound in the castle? Can she find a way to bring her limited knowledge of the healing arts to help a people who have relied on magic for so long that they lack even the most basic medical knowledge? Will she choose to wed Markus or Linq or both or neither, and will she bear a child to bless this barren realm with fertility? Will she be able to save the realm? And, will she find the love and healing that could persuade her to make Ronan her home forever, or will she return to the life she left behind? Daughter of the Everstar is the longest Laura Jo Phillips novel to date, about 203,600 words of reverse harem hotness, set in a universe completely different from the one depicted in her Thousand Worlds books. And yet, the exquisitely detailed and totally absorbingly intense emotional journey of the heroine, the amazingly creative world building, the overwhelming swell of love and fear and loneliness and belonging and pain and ecstasy, and the compelling sweep of events that span an entire world are 100% Laura Jo Phillips, and just what her fans have been waiting for. The thrills, the heartache, the joy, and the soul-melting passion are all there, to draw you into another world that you will never want to leave.
673 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 19, 2017
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Laura Jo Phillips
31 books147 followersLaura Jo Phillips is the Amazon best selling author of the genre-busting "Soul-Linked Saga" series of Fantasy/Romance/Adult/Science Fiction novels, and of the "Orbs of Rathira" trilogy, the the first volume of which was released in August 2012.
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March 31, 2021
Stand alone. Not part of a series. I couldn’t put the story to rest.
The only meh is the epilogue. Felt I missed an extra chapter with the wedding. Ending with a conversation.? I think the author got tired
But other than that I loved the plot and characters. Brothers but no mm
Must read
The only meh is the epilogue. Felt I missed an extra chapter with the wedding. Ending with a conversation.? I think the author got tired
But other than that I loved the plot and characters. Brothers but no mm
Must read
May 5, 2020
At about the 60% mark, I was thinking to myself what a lovely book this was. I would have, if it had continued on that course, given it 4 stars. I liked the premise of the plot with the different realm. I liked the way the characters developed their relationship slowly, and even had a few issues that they had to work through at first. I liked how, once they worked the major issues out, they did not return to drama. (I'm not a fan of too much angst in a fictional relationship as I read for entertainment purposes and do not usually find angst to be entertaining.)
Then, however, the book took a turn for the worse. Basically, I am highly disappointed that the author took a storyline I was fond of and completely turned everything around.
So, 2 and a half stars simply because a lovely story was ruined (for me).
Then, however, the book took a turn for the worse. Basically, I am highly disappointed that the author took a storyline I was fond of and completely turned everything around.
So, 2 and a half stars simply because a lovely story was ruined (for me).
August 29, 2017
Wow, did I love this book! As a huge fan of Laura Jo Phillips and all of her other novels/series, of course, I was going to read this one. And she definitely meets the expectations of greatness with this novel. Now, I have no idea if this is going to be a part of a series or not, but it definitely has the potential for it and I do hope it does.
Toni makes a wish in a wishing well and is given the choice to have it fulfilled in another realm that needs her help. With three promises in her cap: anyone who tries to rape her will die, no lasting harm can come to her and she cannot die; Toni has one year to find what she's looking for and decide if she wants to stay in this new realm.
Ronan is a place of former magic, where the people have had to relearn how to do everything after their magic was shattered. But not to worry, they have plenty of time to do it since they have a cure for aging. The bigger problem they face is that there haven't been any children born in over three hundred years, then the Bright Queen, a powerful magical creature that favors their world, announces that she will be bringing a Bright Lady to Ronan. This Bright Lady will have a choice to wed one of the head of the Houses of Ronan and be able to produce children.
Not everyone is happy with this announcement, and Toni must navigate through treachery, desire for both of the brothers that lead Wolf House and the plots and schemes of their crazy female relatives. This is a menage story with twists, turns and wonderful characters!
I was up until 2:30 in the morning reading this on a work night and have no idea what I accomplished at work the next day since I still hadn't finished and it was all I could think about. Excellent!!
Toni makes a wish in a wishing well and is given the choice to have it fulfilled in another realm that needs her help. With three promises in her cap: anyone who tries to rape her will die, no lasting harm can come to her and she cannot die; Toni has one year to find what she's looking for and decide if she wants to stay in this new realm.
Ronan is a place of former magic, where the people have had to relearn how to do everything after their magic was shattered. But not to worry, they have plenty of time to do it since they have a cure for aging. The bigger problem they face is that there haven't been any children born in over three hundred years, then the Bright Queen, a powerful magical creature that favors their world, announces that she will be bringing a Bright Lady to Ronan. This Bright Lady will have a choice to wed one of the head of the Houses of Ronan and be able to produce children.
Not everyone is happy with this announcement, and Toni must navigate through treachery, desire for both of the brothers that lead Wolf House and the plots and schemes of their crazy female relatives. This is a menage story with twists, turns and wonderful characters!
I was up until 2:30 in the morning reading this on a work night and have no idea what I accomplished at work the next day since I still hadn't finished and it was all I could think about. Excellent!!
August 29, 2017
Torn between ratings
There was a lot of interesting things about this book and I liked the Author's style. With that said I originally was leaning towards 4 stars because only my absolute favorites get 5 stars from me. There was just a couple of things that kept me from truly loving this story. The interaction with Jalina was too unbelievable. After reading the whole book I understand why she did it but I feel she could have fulfilled her point of the story in a different and more believable manner. I won't elaborate because I hate spoilers, so you will need to read it to see if you agree with my opinion. Which I do recommend that you do because overall I feel the Author is a talented writer!
There was a lot of interesting things about this book and I liked the Author's style. With that said I originally was leaning towards 4 stars because only my absolute favorites get 5 stars from me. There was just a couple of things that kept me from truly loving this story. The interaction with Jalina was too unbelievable. After reading the whole book I understand why she did it but I feel she could have fulfilled her point of the story in a different and more believable manner. I won't elaborate because I hate spoilers, so you will need to read it to see if you agree with my opinion. Which I do recommend that you do because overall I feel the Author is a talented writer!
September 12, 2017
Odd read
Ummm, this book could have been great, but it just wasn't. Many times I was rolling my eyes and skipping pages. And btw way to much healing\ I'm not a doctor but I act and talk like one, I get it, you have common knowledge like most of us, but I swear she was healing ppl around every corner. And then the book just ends odd, you had pages of pages full of nonsense, then you just end it without a real ending. They are all talking and then that's it, Bam, the end.. 3 stars for me, liked the storyline, great imagination, just seemed to have too much going on that I didn't really care was going on honestly.
Ummm, this book could have been great, but it just wasn't. Many times I was rolling my eyes and skipping pages. And btw way to much healing\ I'm not a doctor but I act and talk like one, I get it, you have common knowledge like most of us, but I swear she was healing ppl around every corner. And then the book just ends odd, you had pages of pages full of nonsense, then you just end it without a real ending. They are all talking and then that's it, Bam, the end.. 3 stars for me, liked the storyline, great imagination, just seemed to have too much going on that I didn't really care was going on honestly.
September 9, 2017
Please take the time to read this story, you will enjoy it.
This was a wonderful surprise. I have to admit that my expectations were low, I downloaded this book on a whim. Once I started reading, I was invested in the characters until the end. Toni is a likeable heroine who is kind and gentle, unless provoked, then she's fierce. This is her story of a new beginning in a different realm, new hope, and new love.
This was a wonderful surprise. I have to admit that my expectations were low, I downloaded this book on a whim. Once I started reading, I was invested in the characters until the end. Toni is a likeable heroine who is kind and gentle, unless provoked, then she's fierce. This is her story of a new beginning in a different realm, new hope, and new love.
November 23, 2020
Omg girl this book is a MUST read
So there might be spoilers but they’re not like plot spoilers if that makes sense
First of all....this FMC is one of the most mature & intelligent Main Characters I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. Unlike most FMCs in the Ménage/Revere Harem genre she’s not brash, overly rude without cause, and she actually thinks about things before she does them.
Y’all I have RARELY ever seen that in these genres & ive been reading both for a few years now. Like I can’t believe how blown away I am but yeah the FMC in this book is amazing. Hands down top 2 of Main Characters in these genres.
Ok so literally the only reason why it’s 4 stars is bc I didn’t agree with the philosophy at the end of the book. Well not completely. I do believe that there is a balance in all things which is why they haven’t been able to have children bc they live forever. The MC said something ab not tricking the fates when another character suggested that some people should be able to choose to take the serum & some shouldn’t if they wanna have kids.
Not everyone wants kids & that’s what someone else said & the FMC agreed. But she still said that they can’t do that bc they’d be punished but it’s like.......it’s not fair bc but everyone wants kids & they wanna stay forever young & not have kids & that’s totally fair.
Since not everyone would wants children their fertility rates would still be up enough to boost the population & low enough that they won’t have an overpopulation issue everyone wins & people can do whatever they want with their bodies.
I just didn’t like that bit at all bc I’m very much pro choice over here so yeah. But this was a good book 9/10 would recommend!
So there might be spoilers but they’re not like plot spoilers if that makes sense
First of all....this FMC is one of the most mature & intelligent Main Characters I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. Unlike most FMCs in the Ménage/Revere Harem genre she’s not brash, overly rude without cause, and she actually thinks about things before she does them.
Y’all I have RARELY ever seen that in these genres & ive been reading both for a few years now. Like I can’t believe how blown away I am but yeah the FMC in this book is amazing. Hands down top 2 of Main Characters in these genres.
Ok so literally the only reason why it’s 4 stars is bc I didn’t agree with the philosophy at the end of the book. Well not completely. I do believe that there is a balance in all things which is why they haven’t been able to have children bc they live forever. The MC said something ab not tricking the fates when another character suggested that some people should be able to choose to take the serum & some shouldn’t if they wanna have kids.
Not everyone wants kids & that’s what someone else said & the FMC agreed. But she still said that they can’t do that bc they’d be punished but it’s like.......it’s not fair bc but everyone wants kids & they wanna stay forever young & not have kids & that’s totally fair.
Since not everyone would wants children their fertility rates would still be up enough to boost the population & low enough that they won’t have an overpopulation issue everyone wins & people can do whatever they want with their bodies.
I just didn’t like that bit at all bc I’m very much pro choice over here so yeah. But this was a good book 9/10 would recommend!
September 18, 2017
When you have nothing left but a wish what do you wish for?
This book was amazing! The writing was flawless and the story building was mesmerizing! I loved everything about this world and enjoyed how utterly lost I was in this book. When you are left with nothing but a wish what do you wish for? Toni has suffered an unbelievable loss and is left with only a wish that she doesn't truly believe in. She believes quickly when the Bright Queen shows up and offers her up a deal. Start over in a new realm and help them, or come back home after a year. She decides to help them.
Toni is so unbelievably kind and sweet yet she has a backbone and refuses to take crap from anyone! She shows these guys who live in the past that not all women whine endlessly and they do have much to offer. Markus and Linq are both two handsome, strong men who have an instant connection with Toni. After Markus acts like a butthead for a few days he realizes how dumb he's being and straightens out. Their connection quickly grows from friendship to love. It was written so perfectly I could see it happening in real life.
Toni runs through some horrible bumps in the road but in the end comes out smarter and stronger in the long run. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this book. It truly was something I needed to escape. I've read all of Laura Jo Phillips books but this one quickly became a favorite and something I'll re-read again. I hope she has more planned for this world, but if not I'm still satisfied with this ending!
This book was amazing! The writing was flawless and the story building was mesmerizing! I loved everything about this world and enjoyed how utterly lost I was in this book. When you are left with nothing but a wish what do you wish for? Toni has suffered an unbelievable loss and is left with only a wish that she doesn't truly believe in. She believes quickly when the Bright Queen shows up and offers her up a deal. Start over in a new realm and help them, or come back home after a year. She decides to help them.
Toni is so unbelievably kind and sweet yet she has a backbone and refuses to take crap from anyone! She shows these guys who live in the past that not all women whine endlessly and they do have much to offer. Markus and Linq are both two handsome, strong men who have an instant connection with Toni. After Markus acts like a butthead for a few days he realizes how dumb he's being and straightens out. Their connection quickly grows from friendship to love. It was written so perfectly I could see it happening in real life.
Toni runs through some horrible bumps in the road but in the end comes out smarter and stronger in the long run. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this book. It truly was something I needed to escape. I've read all of Laura Jo Phillips books but this one quickly became a favorite and something I'll re-read again. I hope she has more planned for this world, but if not I'm still satisfied with this ending!
September 23, 2017
A love story that crosses realms
I greatly enjoyed this story. Toni is a plucky redhead with a strong will. Especially after all she's endured on Earth. After a double tragedy (no spoilers) she makes a wish, hoping that the legends she's heard all her life are true. No genies appear, or mystical spirits, but her wish is granted. There are a few rules she must follow, and a few the people of Ronan (where she is sent) must obey. In fact, the whole story is about balance. Toni brings with her love, joy, knowledge and the chance for new life. She has a year to make a choice that will effect not just her, but the people she is coming to care for quickly.
While I enjoyed the book I still have some questions. There are time span missing that could have added more emotional depth to this story. There are also scenes that I am going to chalk up to unexplained alien physiology, because otherwise they don't make any sense. At all. But all in all, this is a sweet story with a HEA and I would recommend it.
I greatly enjoyed this story. Toni is a plucky redhead with a strong will. Especially after all she's endured on Earth. After a double tragedy (no spoilers) she makes a wish, hoping that the legends she's heard all her life are true. No genies appear, or mystical spirits, but her wish is granted. There are a few rules she must follow, and a few the people of Ronan (where she is sent) must obey. In fact, the whole story is about balance. Toni brings with her love, joy, knowledge and the chance for new life. She has a year to make a choice that will effect not just her, but the people she is coming to care for quickly.
While I enjoyed the book I still have some questions. There are time span missing that could have added more emotional depth to this story. There are also scenes that I am going to chalk up to unexplained alien physiology, because otherwise they don't make any sense. At all. But all in all, this is a sweet story with a HEA and I would recommend it.
January 20, 2022
This was an awesome book as so many of hers are. I loved the characters and their interactions but what I didn’t like as feeling like things were left out. A large majority of the book was told through Toni’s pov but when she gets kidnapped there’s no pov no idea nothing only an explanation of what happened. You learn a little here and there she was gone for 5 months and you don’t get anything about what she went through. The biggest let down was the ending the book is a stand alone no part two but the book left me asking several questions and I know unless she makes a part two I’ll never get the answer.
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September 3, 2017
Not bad
I liked Tony, how polite and strong in her convictions. It took a while for the romance to get started even though the connection was instant. That in no way detracts, they got to know each other first before acting on the attraction. A better set of characters than those recently published by this author.
I liked Tony, how polite and strong in her convictions. It took a while for the romance to get started even though the connection was instant. That in no way detracts, they got to know each other first before acting on the attraction. A better set of characters than those recently published by this author.
October 1, 2017
Awesome story
This is one of my favorite books that I have read lately. I thought it was a great storyline with a fun plot and twists. The heroine was wonderful and all the characters were solid. It would be so great if this became a trilogy. Thank you for the laughs, tears, anger and other emotions your story provoked.
This is one of my favorite books that I have read lately. I thought it was a great storyline with a fun plot and twists. The heroine was wonderful and all the characters were solid. It would be so great if this became a trilogy. Thank you for the laughs, tears, anger and other emotions your story provoked.
April 13, 2018
3.75 stars
This was an unexpected surprise. Given the awful cover and the slightly odd blurb, I was not expecting much. But I actually enjoyed this solid standalone RH paranormal scifi novel. (Well, I guess it is more menage, since there are only two love interests)
Worth a read!
(Full review only if I do a re-read to refresh my memory)
This was an unexpected surprise. Given the awful cover and the slightly odd blurb, I was not expecting much. But I actually enjoyed this solid standalone RH paranormal scifi novel. (Well, I guess it is more menage, since there are only two love interests)
Worth a read!
(Full review only if I do a re-read to refresh my memory)
December 10, 2019
Daughter of the Everstar
Having lost all her family, Toni's has one wish.
So she goes the her Gran's wishing well.
While holding a coin and looking into the well, she hesitates.
Then a voice tells her to just do it, and then her world disappears.
That's when a new and at times frightening events start.
Great read.
Having lost all her family, Toni's has one wish.
So she goes the her Gran's wishing well.
While holding a coin and looking into the well, she hesitates.
Then a voice tells her to just do it, and then her world disappears.
That's when a new and at times frightening events start.
Great read.
September 3, 2017
Amazing start to a new series.
I could not put it down. A must read! You will not be disappointed. 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌Very good read and can't wait till the next installment
I could not put it down. A must read! You will not be disappointed. 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌Very good read and can't wait till the next installment
September 14, 2017
I couldn't put it down
I gave this book 5 stars because it's really great read. Laura Jo Phillips is very creative writer I love all if her books. This story is captivating I recommend this to anyone who loves sifi-romance.
I gave this book 5 stars because it's really great read. Laura Jo Phillips is very creative writer I love all if her books. This story is captivating I recommend this to anyone who loves sifi-romance.
November 8, 2017
The novel was unnecessarily long. I thought that the h wasn't well developed and the H's response to obstacles were less than pleasing.
But overall, a good read!
3.75 stars for the good story development and unique plot!
But overall, a good read!
3.75 stars for the good story development and unique plot!
September 16, 2020
A wonderful author, a great book.
I will have to buy this book! One of the best science fiction fantasy I have read in a very long time. I am 71, and have read thousands of books, for me this one is a keeper.
I will have to buy this book! One of the best science fiction fantasy I have read in a very long time. I am 71, and have read thousands of books, for me this one is a keeper.
August 30, 2017
It was a great book to a new series did a lot of history building but ending was abrupt.
Can't wait for the next one.
Can't wait for the next one.
September 3, 2017
Love this book!
So excited to see another Laura No Phillips book. Can't wait to see what comes next. Each book just gets better and better.
So excited to see another Laura No Phillips book. Can't wait to see what comes next. Each book just gets better and better.
September 5, 2017
Suprising and engaging
This book is fast-paced draws you in and is very long also it makes me want to know what happens with the children I hope there's a Nextbook
This book is fast-paced draws you in and is very long also it makes me want to know what happens with the children I hope there's a Nextbook
September 6, 2017
What an absolutely amazing book! Could not.put it down what so ever. I really hope there's another book following the twins story that would complete it for me!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 8, 2017
Interesting characters, liked the heroes and the setting. Love medieval times.
February 3, 2018
Good
I really liked the story the book told but some parts of it were drug out to the point of being boring. Detail is important but to much detail is just filler
I really liked the story the book told but some parts of it were drug out to the point of being boring. Detail is important but to much detail is just filler
April 1, 2018
Great book
I love all of ms. Phillips books. This is another great story. The characters are great and so easy to connect to.
I love all of ms. Phillips books. This is another great story. The characters are great and so easy to connect to.
May 1, 2019
3.5 stars
This is a good book that could have been a great book with better editing. Overall a mixed bag for me.
This is a good book that could have been a great book with better editing. Overall a mixed bag for me.
April 6, 2020
LOVE this book
Great story, started reading it and couldn't put it down until I finished. I want more, LOL
I'm really hoping there are going to be more books!!!
Great story, started reading it and couldn't put it down until I finished. I want more, LOL
I'm really hoping there are going to be more books!!!
May 27, 2021
Excellent
Great story which flowed so well. Interesting characters with which the reader can relate and empathise. It certainly deserves a follow on.
Great story which flowed so well. Interesting characters with which the reader can relate and empathise. It certainly deserves a follow on.
February 17, 2018
This is one of the best books I've read in a very long time. I loved everything about it and read it start to finish without so much as a lunch break. I loved it so much, I read it twice, back to back and am halfway through my third reading. It hasn't gotten 'old' yet, in fact, it keeps getting better. I highly recommend this book.
June 24, 2022
It was only ok
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